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Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. It also invited Nigeria to implement
recommendation 14 with regard to the adoption of legislation to address extrajudicial executions
and acts of torture committed by the police. The Commission encouraged it to accept and
implement recommendation 24 on the fight against corruption. Nigeria should pay special
attention to the follow-up mechanism and submit reports on progress made in the
implementation of recommendations and voluntary commitments, with the participation of civil
society, to the Council at its fourteenth regular session.
371. The Islamic Human Rights Commission made reference to recommendations 30 and 31,
and indicated that the policies of Nigeria, as well as many trials, were not compatible with the
standards of fairness and due process, including those defined by Sharia law and the Nigerian
Constitution itself. The Commission expressed concern at the current general practice adopted by
Nigeria in Sokoto, noting that it was not proportionate to their stated aim and position that
Nigeria should launch a transparent, comprehensive and impartial inquiry and uphold the
principle of fair trial, which should not contravene Nigeria’s international obligations to
guarantee individuals the right to equality before the law.
4. Concluding remarks of the State under review
372. The delegation highlighted the fact that the National Assembly was supportive and
committed to the reform initiatives undertaken by the Government to improve the protection and
promotion of human rights, and would adopt the legislation backing them.
373. The delegation stated that its commitments to the promotion and protection of human
rights were irreversible. In Nigeria, individuals, institutions and public and private entities, as
well as the State itself, were subject to publicly promulgated laws. These laws were equally
enforced, independently adjudicated and consistent with international human rights standards.
Nigeria commended all delegations for their constructive engagement in the universal periodic
review process and was looking forward for its next review.
Cameroon
374. The review of Cameroon was held on 5 February 2009 in conformity with all the relevant
provisions contained in Council resolution 5/1, and was based on the following documents:
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